2005 WISHWALKERS--do you miss the weekly thread

[Susan--Ontario]

Good Very Cold January Friday Morning Fellow WISHWALKERS,

I'm just curious as to what everyone who competed in the 2005 Disney Half Marathon is up to these days. I see many friends on the 2006 thread already training for next year. But, what about those of us who aren't going back. Have you kept up your routine, any routine or have (like me) just hibernated for the last few weeks.

I need some motivation and I'm hoping my good friends will help me out. Since I got home I've done WATP three times and been on my treadmill twice. I have done a fair bit of snow shovelling though.

I'm looking to going to Nashville for March break because right now I can't stand the snow any longer. "I am slowly going crazy.....

So, what's new in your life... :sunny:

[MelanieC]

Hi Susan,

I didn't train properly since I came back into the training thread in December, but I'm training properly now. I have a 1/2 marathon in Ocean City MD that I'm doing with a few other WISH Walker's.

I doing well with training now and I'll be doing a 4 mile this week and 5 mile next week so it feels good to be in full swing again.

I can't stand the snow anymore either, and I just can't imagine how you feel. I know you get way more than we do!

[Susan--Ontario]

These days when the weather is so cold I am thankful that I don't have to do a long walk tomorrow. I just need to get it together so that I can do a short walk sometimes.

[karebear1]

OMG Susan!! THIS IS SOOOO FUNNY! I GOT ON THE BOARDS THIS MORNING TO WRITE THIS VERY SAME THREAD!

I miss everyone so much. I'm like going through withdrawl! It's so bad! :( I think about everyone everyday. And now, I'm glad to know I'm not alone.

I have been a very bad girl. I have done NO TRAINING at all. As a matter of fact, I feel like I'm putting weight back on and totally out of shape. I think about walking, and think baout eating right, but I juts don't do it. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!?!?!? Does anyone want tostart their weight loss/fitness over again with me? Maybe I just need buddy.

I went back to work last night- had a good time. For anyone with little kiddles.... you should check out the cute spring clothes they have. Makes me wish I had a little one to buy for!

Maybe we should have a weekly check-in thread for WISHWalker Alumni! Then we could keep in touch!

[geetey]

SUSAN!! You can't go to Nashville! I just moved AWAY from Nashville! Jeez - you should have gone last March. ;) Or this weekend because that's where we are headed! LOL

I feel your pain. I still haven't decided if I am going to do another marathon or not. I am contemplating the St Louis half in April, but do I really want to do this again?? I am starting to think that the last marathon really WAS all about the medal!

I am still walking for an hour on Sundays, but other than that, nope - no walking. I miss the discipline of the training, but not enough to jump back into it! LOL!

I do miss everyone from our WISH list. We are a FUN GROUP! http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/party.gif

[JRoglitz]

I've decided to do the 1/2 at Disney next year (if money permits) but for now I'm concentrating on losing the rest of my weight and then when real training time comes, I'll be ready. I've been going to Curves when they are open (been closed alot due to snow) and walking on the TM but nothing consistent. It's been hard getting back into the swing of things but I really want to lose more weight.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I'm back to working out. Gotta get to the finish line before the mats turn off :)

I had a 2 week post-event/illness recovery. Now I am back at it. I feel like such a weakling..only did a total of 5 miles this week...can't wait until it gets "easy" again. I am also doing strength training.

Turning this body into a runners body :) LOL--like that will really happen, but I can dream :)

[tw1nsmom]

I really miss our threads too. I still haven't gotten back on track the way I should. Oh well, tommorrow is another day.

Dawn

[NancyK]

OMG Susan!! THIS IS SOOOO FUNNY! I GOT ON THE BOARDS THIS MORNING TO WRITE THIS VERY SAME THREAD!

I miss everyone so much. I'm like going through withdrawl! It's so bad! :( I think about everyone everyday. And now, I'm glad to know I'm not alone.

I have been a very bad girl. I have done NO TRAINING at all. As a matter of fact, I feel like I'm putting weight back on and totally out of shape. I think about walking, and think baout eating right, but I juts don't do it. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!?!?!? Does anyone want tostart their weight loss/fitness over again with me? Maybe I just need buddy.

I went back to work last night- had a good time. For anyone with little kiddles.... you should check out the cute spring clothes they have. Makes me wish I had a little one to buy for!

Maybe we should have a weekly check-in thread for WISHWalker Alumni! Then we could keep in touch!

Hi Karen,
I'm ready to recommit to weight loss and exercise (at least I will be come Monday morning ;) )
I haven't done any exercise since the marathon with the exception of park-hopping for 4 days after. I guess since it's been three weeks already, it's time to get back into the swing of things. I think I'll go back to my WATP tapes until some of this snow has melted.

Nancy

[karebear1]

So Nancy- do we have a challenge or buddy hook up with each other???? I'll start coming Monday too- it'll give me a chance to REALLY get sick of the yucky foods I've been eating!

[chimera]

I don't mean to crash your thread, but I'm curious. Were you guys the first wISH team to do this or is there a 2004 group out there somewhere?

[Debbie]

2005 WISHWALKERS--do you miss the weekly thread ::yes::

I miss everyone so much. I'm like going through withdrawl! It's so bad! I think about everyone everyday. And now, I'm glad to know I'm not alone. ::yes::

. . . but do I really want to do this again?? I am starting to think that the last marathon really WAS all about the medal! ::yes::

. . . but for now I'm concentrating on losing the rest of my weight and then when real training time comes, I'll be ready. ::yes::

Gotta get to the finish line before the mats turn off ::yes::

I'm ready to recommit to weight loss and exercise ::yes::

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Dawn, I'm not on track totally, yet, but at least I've kind of started. Used the commitment thread to get a push, but it just isn't the same, is it? I think that having that GOAL made a difference. BTW, I have to hide my scarf from my 13 year old! She tries to take it all the time, and the kids at school LOVE that "there's a Mickey on your scarf". :) It has kept me plenty warm these past few days. :goodvibes

Melanie, I'm so proud of you (and Lisa) for getting back in the swing. You have my good thoughts as you both train.

Karen, I still have a box of turtles to get rid of....and those I don't share. :bitelip: I've been eating them one a day, so the yucky stuff won't be out by Monday.

Mel, we were the first of the crew. Who'd a thunk that so many of us overweight women would strive for such a goal? ::yes::

[Susan--Ontario]

Okay everyone,

I think we should start a WISHWALKER Alumni thread where we will check-in in order to keep ourselves in line. I'm thinking I'd like to start on Feb. 1st because when I turn over the calendar page I want a nice new fresh starting point. I can't start tomorrow because we're making 400 meat pies at our church tomorrow and I'm responsible for the insides, which requires taste testing.

Karen, would you be willing to start the thread. Maybe we could start one monthly. I desperately need some help staying on track. By myself I'm good until about 9:00 in the morning.

Chimera, we were the first official WISH team. I think that there are some WISHERS' who did it on their own in 2004.

Here's to continuing our healthy lifestyles after our "little" hiatus.

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Who's with us??

[maryliz]

I'm IN ! Went to Curves twice this week ... that's my EASING back into it. Next week I'll aim for 3 times. Oh, and I guess I should stop eating all that fresh bread, that just seems to call my name ... and maybe the bowl of icing that the sitter sent home with me on Monday 'cause I was in need of sugar wasn't the wisest of choices ... but darn it was good :rotfl2: NO, I didn't eat it all in one sitting, but it was fun sneaking a spoonful of it over the past few days. The kids are wondering why I returned an empty bowl to her this morning when they don't seem to remember having any :confused3

I'm very proud of our 2005 WISH Team ... we've started something fabulous, and it's kind of fun knowing that WE were in at the ground level. :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: (that's 3 cheers ;)) for US!

Mary-Liz

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

YEAH SISTERS - LET'S REUNITE!!!!!!! Okay - so I don't know a tune like that BUT I know that my buddy group (AnnieT, Evansmom (she is excluded at this time cuz she is going to gain before she loses-baby due in Aug) OhMom, Tammy and myself have all been saying this very, very thing. Excuse me -------our buddy Tammy is NOW - on plan and we are so proud of her getting it going again!!!!!

I am semi-following the MFM recovery schedule, lacklusterly eating what I should and just a general overall feeling that it is really hard to get the "gusto" going again - my sciatica still "acting up" so I tm on and off (today 3 miles), still to durn cold here to be outside walking.

I'll be watching for a FEB 1st thread - I will be there - MISS YOU GUYS ::yes::

[Kimickey]

HI EVERYONE,

I so miss you guys, here is a :love2: & a :hug: for everyone. What in the heck are we waiting for. LET'S GET THIS WISH WALKER PARTY STARTED!!!!! :cheer2: :banana:

Man, I've been lurking around here and posting more on the CB. But I found myself coming right back here to see how everyone is doing. I've been eating at least trying to eat right and have been working out. Today during lunch, I went to spin class. I told James that I wanted to get a personal trainer, so this weekend (weather provided) I'm going to head over to Bally's and see what the cost is. I'm so pumped about getting into better shape and eating right I could burst. James' thinks I'm nut because, I talk about it to him and he gives me the deer in head lights look. So I know I can talk to you guys about it and you all will totally understand.

Anywho I just want to give you guys a little reminder about us ( A very special group of ladies) WISH WALKERS ROCK!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=716969)

[TXBelle]

I miss you guys too! I am doing okay on South Beach. I have not lost much weight, but I have lost inches. I have been trying to run and walk. I got a bad cold this week, but I think I am on the road to recovery. I walked a mile and a half tonight. I have signed up to do the 1/2 marathon next year. My DH and I even convinced a couple of our friends to join us. A huge thank you to Dawn for making those great scarves! I have to hide mine from my girls. They love to wear it. I'm in for an alumni thread! princess:

[ibouncetoo]

Hi WISHWALKERS! I've been doing a big fat NOTHING about starting back up with exercise and food control. I've been using the burried at work and long hours excuse for not doing the shopping/cooking/lunch packing that needs to be done for a healthy lifestyle. And I have NO EXCUSE for not walking, as we're having the best weather down here (OK, a little rain this week, but no biggie). So I love the idea of gathering together and checking in with the people who know EXACTLY how round I am and exactly what I need to accomplish.


So, tomorrow (Saturday) on my way home from work (yes, extra hours) major grocery shopping, produce cleaning, meat grilling will take place. And Sunday, a two mile walk over to my sisters, just to see if my legs still work!

[karebear1]

OK Susan! It looks like we have an Alumni theard starting for us on Feb. 1st.... and I will start the thread! I'm such a happy girl now! :) <a href='*******************************************ZSzeb008_ZSYYYYYYYYUS' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_200.gif' border=0></a> But NOW I need your help. I was gonna bring Mickey sugar cookies into work for Valentines Day- and now I can't! What can I bring instead?

We haven't heard from a few other alumni though- like- I think we need Wishband her- especially since she's stopped smoking. She can do a lot of encouraging! She's amazing!!!

Kim- I gotta tell you that right now, I'm afraid I'd be like your DH James! The eyes in the headlights look is just about all I can do now. BUT I'm ready to recommitt with everyone else.


THE GANG IS BACK! Hooray!!!! Be looking for the thread on the 1st!!!! That would be Monday! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! <a href='*******************************************ZSzeb008_ZSYYYYYYYYUS' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_30_105.gif' border=0></a>

[Susan--Ontario]

I knew I could count on all you guys to be with me on this. I think that our bodies "needed" a month to recouperate from our huge ordeal. I know mine sure did. And I KNOW it needed all the crap that I've eaten since I've been home as well.

Karen, I'll try and think of what you could take instead of cookies to your party. For me something chocolate would work because I'm not a big fan of it anyways. However, if you brought anything in the bread category, I'd have to kill you because if it's white, processed and near me, it's history. Now I'm off to my meat pie making bee.

Have a super Saturday everyone!!

Today I will drink my water.

[pixiechick]

I can't start tomorrow because we're making 400 meat pies at our church tomorrow and I'm responsible for the insides, which requires taste testing.

I'm sorry, but the creates an image that has me cracking up! I keep seeing something out of an I Love Lucy episode. :rotfl2:

Hi guys!!!! I'm glad to see everyone here. Since we came home, I've signed up for WW online. Doing my own plan just wasn't cutting it. I'm planning my races for the rest of the year -a few 10 milers and at least one half, followed by the full at Disney next year.( I think that's about the medal!)
I just came in from a 9 miler. I was much faster than usual-cold must inspire me! My gloves were covered in frost and I kept getting clumps of ice on my eyelashes. :earseek: I waiting to thaw right now.

Off to shower and then get my hair cut. From shoulder length to short and layered -I'm tired of it just hanging there. We'll see if I stay so sure of myself when I'm sitting in the chair.
Have a great day!!
Colleen

[karebear1]

Colleen- I just noticed you're going to Jamaica- please let me know how that is and where you're staying etc. I think we may take a trip there in the future.

[Debbie]

Colleen, I hope that you are thawed out by now! :earseek:

I've been enjoying the NOT walking this frigid month! Went to Curves this morning, so maybe I'm ready to get back on track. AND it is just below 0ºC, and it feels so warm! :sunny:

BTW, I am not making pies, although I was asked. Did the Curves, came home and began to cook dinner....then I find out 2 of them won't be home, :confused: .

Karen, what about Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie [squares]? They're not horrific for calories, although you might just have to make the mice thin, so that they approximate 1/24th of the recipe.

I looked up the nutrition value of rice krispie squares and this is what I found:
Each serving 1 square, 54 calories 1 fruit choice 1/2 fats & oils 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fat
Source: Choice Cooking, Canadian Diabetes Association Shared by
Elizabeth Rodier 5/93

I just went through my closet looking for a gift for the teenager who is going to a birthday party, and I found a pound of mmmmmm chocolates that I bought ages ago. I think that I will wrap them up and send them to the university daughter. Otherwise.....

See you on the 1st!!!

[LAWalz23]

Hi, everyone! I need this too! I confess that I have not been good either. Of course 16 inches of snow followed by a week of sub-freezing temps don't help at all. Going back to WW this week.

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Here to confess my back woes...

it doesn't bug me when I run and doesn't qualify as a flair up--calling on Monday for a doctor's appt and referral to a physical therapist so we can fix what is going on down there. It is an after effect of all my sacrum problems. The subtle problem is so subtle it is practically indescribable. So not sure how to communicate the issues to the physician. It isn't problem enough to warrant an MRI which would be the only place a significant problem posing as minor would show up.

I am working on my abs and core muscles as much as I know how--perhaps a sports therapist would be best as they'd be most understanding of what the problem may be and how it can be circumvented in the future.

[maryliz]

I'm sorry, but the creates an image that has me cracking up! I keep seeing something out of an I Love Lucy episode. :rotfl2:



It wasn't anything as amusing as "I Love Lucy" ... but a long day. I figure that 7 hours on my feet personally rolling out pastry for more than 200 meat pies (yep, only 2 of us making the "bottoms") counts as some form of exercise :teeth: But if you want "I love Lucy" you should have seen Susan the year that one of the more, ummm, annoying woman kept telling Susan what to do with the gravy. As Susan followed her from the kitchen to the work area with the bucket of gravy in tow, I was sure Susan was going to dump it over this woman's head :rotfl2:

I'll be looking for the Tuesday thread ... congrats to those that have gotten back on track already.

Mary-Liz

[Rachael Q]

Count me in for the alumni thread. I have done nothing. I have just started eating healthy again this week, but no exercise. Although I have an excuse, good or bad, it's an excuse.

After the half marathon I noticed what I thought was a blister on the sole of my foot. Right in the centre of my foot. Didn't worry too much about, and to be truthful I didn't really look at it.

I had been back at work a week and my foot hurt to stand on and walk on. It's now lots of mini blisters, with red hive like dots, and painful. Went to the clinic, it's eczema, gave me a cream which did nothing, and the nickel size thing was now the shape of a quarter.

Back to the clinic, this time it's shingles or so they think. They take a swab and send for testing, and give me an anti viral pill. Results come back, it's not shingles, keep taking anti viral. Finished those on Thursday, and now it's all over the bottom of my foot.

It's not itchy and it's not contagious. But now they are at a loss, so I have been referred to a dermatologist and a neurologist (?). The dermatologist is self explanatory, but the neurologist- well it could possibly be some type of nerve damage.

Needless to say I am not running right now, I am barely even walking. I tried to go swimming but the local pool won't allow me to because of the mess on my foot, even though I have a note saying it's not contagious.

Any other suggestions? I am doing a yoga and a pilates DVD and just skipping the bits that require me to stand on my feet.

Welcome back to the real world everyone!

Rachael

[NCRedding]

Although I wasn't very good about checking in on the regular threads just prior to the 2005 marathon (maybe because I wasn't traiing as I should have), I would love to check in with this awesome group of women!!

Rachel, hope the foot gets better--keep us informed.

I have done very little in the way of exercise. It has been frigid since I returned home, and I haven't dragged myself to the gym yet. I have tried to get back on Atkins, but it has been slow going. I am trying to decide if I want to try the 2006 1/2 or not. Jury is still out.

[ohMom]

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i'm here! yes I miss our weekly threads too! i found myself lurking and skimming the board feeling like something was missing. like i was lost and wandering around with no point :rolleyes1

today is a recommitment day for me -- back on track. a friend of mine wants to walk the Columbus 1/2; but it's like 13 weeks away and i don't have the gusto in me yet. better go check out the MFM book again and recopy the schedule! I think today i'll just go out and walk 30 mins, i believe that's what i'd be doing. my girls are on a 2 hour fog delay, so i'll go just before lunch! that's it - now i've said it i must do it!

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[MelanieC]

Hey everyone!!

Today was a good day for me. I actually got up before work and did my workout!! I did my Monday walk/run from Marathon for Mortals. The running segments are now every 3 miles instead of every 4 and it actually feels easier now even though I'm running more often. Sitting here at work and knowing my workout is done for the day makes me feel like a million bucks!!

Rachel, I hope your foot gets better. That does not sound fun. I hope they figure out what it is soon.

[CDoobee]

Maybe this is what I need to give me a big shove in the right direction. I definitely need something! I've done nothing since being back, except work, work, work. I haven't been back to Curves since my fall in November, haven't done any of my tapes (WatP, and Pilates), and haven't even gone for a short walk, much less a long one! I absolutely, positvely, hate, Hate, HATE cold weather!!! So, I go to work, then come home, change, and get under my electric blanket for the rest of the night! Of course, it doesn't help that I've had what I think is the flu for the last week. I thought at first it was just a cold, but it's lasted too long. Today is the 9th day. I'm not wheezing anymore, and my throat isn't so sore, and my achiness is getting better. But I am still running a fever, and since yesterday my right ear is blocked and hurting. I'm on my second round of antibiotics, so hopefully will get better soon! And I work at a doctor's office, so I feel sorry for all the patients I may have infected! :eek:

Of course, none of this is any excuse for how horribly I've been eating!! I've been kind-of, sort-of counting my points again, some times. :p

I'm going to TRY to be good now! Even if I can't get outside, I CAN concentrate on eating better and lose this 20-25 pounds I've gained since May!! :p :p :p

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hi everyone! I miss you! I have taken off a couple of weeks after our journey. Last week went to the gym 3X and am starting to get back on the proper eating track. Was supposed to go to the gym today, but real life got in my way. It is a challenge for sure.

You know we have all come so far on the journey to become healthier. The most difficult part is to continue on. I am concerned of letting go of all that I have worked so hard to get. I need to keep on in order to remain in better shape and health.

I have posted to the next year marathon thread just to keep myself in the game somehow. I even considered that I might sign up for the Columbus 1/2 in April, but thought I might not be in the best shape for it. However, that one has a 4hr completion time and should be something that I can do.

I am not exactly certain of my marathoning or half marathoning future. I am sure I need to keep at something.

See you all February 1st!